R, DeSande (Nina Simone: Humility and Strength)

"Nina Simone: Humility and Strength" by DeSande R 21 x 27 inches, linoleum block print, edition 1/1- 4th edition (2022) -- framed   DeSande R is an educated artist born in Chicago, Illinois, and currently resides inCarbondale, Illinois. DeSande recognized her talent since the age of five. Whileliving a quiet life, she spent most of her time studying people. She observed themannerisms and expressions of people during family gatherings. Hiding in a cornerwas her special place for this observance.While attending high school, DeSande’s influences were Leonardo da Vinci,Caravaggio, and Michelangelo. They reflected images that appealed to her style andtaste. From that moment on, she knew that art would be a prominent part of her life.Later in college she researched African American artists such as Laura Wheeler-Waring, Adrian Piper, Archibald Motley Jr, Jacob Lawrence, and Elizabeth Catlett.Other influential artists during her graduate school years were Rembrandt van Rijn andOdd Nerdrum. De